Geol. 821          TECTONIC GEOMORPHOLOGY                          3 (2+1) C.H

Course Contents:
Introduction to Tectonic Geomorphology: Fundamentals of Geomorphology; Overview of Tectonic Processes. Geomorphic Markers of Tectonic Activity: Recognizing Tectonic Landforms; Understanding Stress and Strain in Landforms. Faults, Folds, and Deformation: Analysis of Short-term Deformation Using Geodesy; Rates of Deformation: Erosion and Uplift Perspectives. Types and Evidences of Deformation: Identifying Various Types of Deformations; Observing Evidences of Deformation in Landforms. Deformation and Its Influence on Geomorphology; Interactions Between Deformation and Landforms; Role of Tectonic Geomorphology in Late Cenozoic Timescales. Field Identification of Active and Neotectonic Structures; Techniques for Field Identification; Interpretation of Tectonic Structures in Satellite Imagery.
Recommended Books:

  1. Tectonic Geomorphology by Burbank, D. W., & Anderson, R. S. (2011). Wiley-Blackwell.
  2. Tectonic Geomorphology of Mountains: A New Approach to Paleoseismology by Bull, W. B. (2008). Wiley-Blackwell.
  3. Fundamentals of Geomorphology by Huggett, R. J. (2007). Taylor & Francis.
  4. Mountain Geomorphology (2014). Taylor & Francis.
  5. Geoinformatics in Applied Geomorphology (2011). CRC Press.
  6. Active Tectonics and Alluvial Rivers by Schumm, S. A., Dumont, J. F., & Holbrook, J. M. (2000). Cambridge University Press.